CRC brake clean works awesome for bee spray I've used it for years ..Nice attitude how u fixed the machine up before selling & not screwing the next guy & passing off your problem.... One of the reasons you're respected among the world of operators..Keep doing you and God will keep blessing you my friend...!!!

Thanks for the Brakekleen tip. Wasp spray is such a unitasker. There is nearly no end to the uses for Brake cleaner!

I was born and raised in the Old North State. When I listen to you, my accent comes back even though I have been gone forty years. Love it.

Lovely to see Winston again , please show him again when you are able .

Congratulations Chris! You have worked hard, you deserve the upgrade!

You are a smooth operator. Always a pleasure watching you on the excavator. That is one fine looking pup too.

We will all miss that beauty but that's how it goes...make money and get something new😉the volvo is just setup right for all your projects and that counts

Nice looking pup!! good to have a driving partner!

I'm the guy that flys a desk for a living. 30 years ago I had a very small desk but I learnt to take every piece of work going until I was working 60 hours a week. Once there, I could afford to both drop the least paying work, and buy a slightly larger desk. That cycle has continued for 30 years. Today I'm running a 1 year old Volvo 260 desk, but I still remember my Hitachi desk with fond memories. It's a constant cycle and all credit to you sir for the effort you put in - and your well deserved success. An older fella said to me many years ago, "Don't forget the people you meet on the way up, because they're the first you'll meet on the way down". Sound advice I think, except I reckon he meant desks or excavators - I'm not sure - but I sincerely hope you or I never have to test that advice :)

Winston is so cute! My wife and I train guide dogs for the blind. We get a new puppy every year! But in twelve months we have to turn them in. After eighteen years it does not get easier!

It's really your life story you've built here, a video journal. How cool will it be when you're retired and reminiscing to simply go on youtube and relive stuff like this! I wish I had done the same

The new owner will be happy you basically gone over it and fixed any issues you have had while owning it. I guess if he watches your channel he will know what you have had fixed. Y'all stay safe

Puppies are sweet when they are that size. So much to explore and learn while trying to stay alive in the process. I think Chris is in for some shenanigans with ol Winston...

Don't cry Chris, she's going to a good home.

Awww Chris 1 last playtime w your baby. YOU made a good choice sending her to New home. You're getting it done. Keep ON keeping ON! GOD BLESS! Glad TO see all your vids glad to hear your business is growing.

Ohhhh!!! "shut her down for the last time" That's too sad!!! :-(

@letsdig18 I've watched your video's since the very first one of you singing along to the music playin running the excavator when you was skinny and younger lol...and i have to say you've came along way bro...congrats to ya...God bless great content btw.

Love that little dog and like the new skid steer .

Moving forwards and Winston is looking GOOD!

The Hitachi is a great machine! Sad to see it go but more plans for you. Good planning. I missed the 2800 when you sold it. Too bad the 290 didn't work out for you. Great videos Chris!

Sad see the girl go but was a blast to see it work,and thats how you do business your the man💯

You got the essential minimums in life my friend. A fun dog, great equipment, a loyal fan base and steady income to buy groceries. Not much more is needed to be satisfied as a successful human being. Congrats.

Brakleen is awesome stuff. Ground bees, hornets, and wasps just drop. Might even be good for brakes, too.

I hope you slapped a letsdig18 sticker somewhere hidden on the Hitachi.

Winston is absolutely adorable! How are the other pups handling having a new little brother?

Love WINSTON! Had a Dalmatian many years ago, great pets!👍😁

New Owner is getting a Really Good Machine ! I have watched since you got it, and seems like you went all the way threw it and fixed everything ......lololol !! New Owner should be very Happy with it for sure !! Are ya gonna get that Bad Ass Bucket for your New Skid Steer ?? The one you showed awhile back....Guess we'll see down the road !! lololol....Have a Great Evening Man !! I think you are getting ready to get a hella bunch of rain coming in your way off that hurricane.....May be already ?? lolol On to the Next !!

So dozer next or haul truck? Enjoying your content😎

I dig it all. Puppy steals the show and you sell a digger. Congrat's.

I remember first time my dog saw cows. "What the hell are those aliens over there ?!?!" ... she didnt know what to make of em..

Winston is Absolutely Adorable. You don’t see many of his Breed except on an Anhueser Busch Beer 🍺 Wagon being pulled by a Team of Clydesdale Horses. 👍

Pretty little puppy !!

Such a cool pupper you got there

I like the Hitachi! I hate to see it go, it’s a tough machine!

I figured the new owner would want a autograph and some stickers on it. Nice of you to have it set as good as you would keep it as it leaves. That's the right way to do it.

Good evening Chris and sad to see the old girl gone

Loving Winston he's a little cutie.

WINSTON!!! He's so cute!!! Thanks for including a video of him.

I remember the Link-Belt you painted up. It looked mint.

Hitachi do take some beating good all round machines

CRC will love you -- new use for brake cleaner !

if i would buy used excavator in such price range i would definately buy it from you. You really take care of your machinery.

Puppies always make great videos

The Hitachi leaves your hands in far better condition than when you bought it & is a credit you you matey.

It's amazing how machines like regular service and clean oil.

Winston is gonna be more. popular than you on the channel 😂😂😂

Just tell em your selling a very expensive thumb tie down, one of a kind and it comes with a free machine. Bitter sweet I bet seeing it go, but the sweet in this situation far out ways the bitter. Congrats Chris!

Funny how people me included gets emotionally attached to stuff 😊

Gotta get that Australian 4 n 1 bucket you did a video on 👌🏼

Looks like somebody is becoming totally self-sufficient. Good Luck.

Get the tilt attachment for your skiddy 👍🏼

Who's he kidding ... Chris is jumping in the air, clicking his heels and doing cartwheels right now! (ha!)

The new wasp killer works really good. Simply remove the cap, shake the can throughly and then beat them over the head with the can. When they hit the ground, step on them.

Good machines are hard to say goodbye, but between WINSTON and new to you VOLVO you will be just fine.. keep digging!!!

Congratulations Chris

love your new puppy

Much like parting with a good old truck - sad to see it go but happy to play with the new one! (I sold the old Jeep to a guy who I know will have it looking better than new in a few weeks - that makes me happy)!

Yes pay my skid off 😁 congrats buddy

beautiful dog!!!!!

Goodbye old girl, thanks for the hours of entertainment you have given us, all the best 😢

My son's fascination with excavators has made me an enthusiast as well!

The dog is so cute and nice videoooo

Congratulation and I wish you the best

Winston is such a beautiful dal, but I may be biased as an owner of four of them!

Yea that brake clean takes care of them yellow jackets perfectly. I used to use it to keep them off our above ground pool years ago.

Winston is just adorable.

Winston is definitely a happy pupper

Movie directing is next for you. This was a real tearjerker for guys. I felt like the Hitachi was Patrick Swayze in "Ghost". Ditto.

Evening from the UK!

MOAR WINSTON OMG THE CUTENESS

My wife has never been a fan. But you got her on the "Winston" segment !!!

nothing better than a good dog

Them peanut butter and honey Nabs are the truth ! Dig on brother!!

Cute puppy.

I am in love with Winston. Love you too Chris.

I am speaking for all of us, Chris we need a equipment tour please

Final shot of the bucket on the 'Ole" girl @7:10 shows her different length teeth. You've taken good care of her. Darn good dentist too.

Man I love that old Ford tractor 🚜

She fulilled her purpose. Time to go. Congrats to you on the sale and to the buyer for his purchase. Chris, if Winston seems like he doesn't listen well, have patience. Dalmatians, more often than not, have hearing problems, including total deafness. I pray that Winston has neither. He is a beautiful puppy. Being a Firefighter (retired), I hold a special place in my heart for them. God bless.

Sad to see her go! Going to get a Norm Engineering 4 in 1 bucket for the Skid? Make sure you get a high capacity one of you do!

Winston's the cutest damn thing, ain't he?

Winston is Boss! Nice farm dog. You sold the Hitachi Excavator? At least someone will be getting an excavator that will give them reliable use. The Skid Steer is a smart investment. Your a smart thinker and spend your money wisely.

You took good care of her, fixed everything that needed to be fixed, the next owner's getting a damn good machine. Plenty of life left in Ol' Betsy!

I sort of felt sorry for you having to let the Hitachi go. Your Business is growing fast. She is probably going to a good home. Once you spend a couple ours in your new volvo again you may feel better (unless it's too many days worrying at the giant Rock pond. Just water them and watch them grow, ha) Also not having to make payments on your skid steer should help. Your channel is great I can hardly wait each day till the next one is uploaded.

Well who ever bought is getting a good machine as much as you have fixed stuff in it . And kept it greased good

Starting Ether knocks 'em outta the sky as well..

Buying older and upgrade as I can has been my plan. I’m nervous but hoping to strike out on my own at the first of the year. I really like the new TL12V2

I feel your pain brother! I hate selling my things too 😥

Great job Hitachi thumbs up

Beautiful dog 😀

Winston, what a good looking dog! I got me a full blooded black Lab, her name is Daisy. I love animals!

Sorry to see it go but best for someone else to get use out of. Pup is growing he’s very cute.

Parting is such sweet sorrow. 😂

Chris doesn't mow anymore ... he just pulls weeds with an excavator! The puppy is looking great!

crc brake clean is the good stuff you can tell because it burns the skin

What a beautiful dog make more of him so cute

The old Hitachi is a good machine, now that it's repackaged in the bushings. The new owner will probably enjoy it.

Cool, Winston is awesome

Winston is soooo cute 💖

Sad to see it go but the Volvo is a nice replacement.